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1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Machine identication ---------------------------------------------------2
Accessories ----------------------------------------------------------------3
Setting up your machine -----------------------------------------------4
Spool pins ------------------------------------------------------------------ 4
Winding bobbin -----------------------------------------------------------5
Threading the bobbin thread ------------------------------------------6
Threading the top thread -----------------------------------------------7
Using automatic needle threader ------------------------------- 8 - 9
Needle, thread and fabric chart ------------------------------------ 10
Adjusting top thread tension ---------------------------------------- 11
Changing presser foot ------------------------------------------------ 11
Control panel function ------------------------------------------ 12 - 13
Functions of operation switch panel ------------------------------- 14
2. STARTING TO SEW
Quick reference table of stitch length and width --------- 15 - 16
Straight stitching ------------------------------------------------- 17 - 18
Keeping seams straight, Inserting zippers and piping
Hand-look quilt stitch -------------------------------------------------- 18
Zigzag stitching --------------------------------------------------------- 19
Adjusting stitch width and length, Satin stitch
Placement of patterns
Blind stitch --------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Multi-stitch zigzag ------------------------------------------------------ 21
Stretch stitches --------------------------------------------------- 22 - 25
Straight stretch stitch, Ric-rac stitch,
Honeycomb stitch, Overedge stitch, Feather stitch,
Pin stitch, Ladder stitch, Blanket stitch (1), (2),
Slant pin stitch, Slant overedge stitch,
Greek key stitch, Entredeux stitch, Criss-cross stitch,
Crossed stitch
Decorative Stitching --------------------------------------------------- 25
Continuous patterns --------------------------------------------------- 26
Sewing on a button ---------------------------------------------------- 26
Buttonholes -------------------------------------------------------- 27 - 29
Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes
Buttonholing with hard-to-sew fabrics
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING
Before attaching embroidery unit ---------------------------- 30 - 31
Attaching embroidery foot, Inserting the bobbin,
Threading the top thread, Extension table,
Attaching embroidery unit -------------------------------------------- 32
Removing embroidery unit ------------------------------------------- 32
Securing fabric in embroidery hoop ------------------------------- 33
Using fabric and stabilizer ------------------------------------- 34 - 35
Preparing the machine before installing the hoop ------------- 36
Attaching and removing embroidery hoop ----------------------- 36
Installation of software ------------------------------------------ 37 - 38
Operation switches when embroidery unit is attached ---------- 39
Operation switches, Thread tension control
Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------- 40 - 43
Helpful information for embroidering with Futura
Multi hoop ---------------------------------------------------------- 44 - 47
Helpful messages when embroidering --------------------------- 48
4. OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Presser foot lifter ------------------------------------------------------- 49
Feed dog control ------------------------------------------------------- 49
Converting to free-arm sewing ------------------------------------- 49
Performance checklist ------------------------------------------------ 50
Cleaning hook area and feed dogs -------------------------------- 51
Oiling inside the face cover ------------------------------------------ 52
Special accessories --------------------------------------------- 53 - 58
Helpful messages ------------------------------------------------ 59 - 60
Sewing machine
Dimensions: 567 mm × 240 mm × 317 mm
Mass of the equipment: 10.8 kg
Embroidery unit
Dimensions: 504 mm × 411 mm × 141 mm
Mass of the equipment: 3.0 kg
Rated Voltage: 230 V ~
Rated Frequency: 50 Hz
Rated input: 64 W
Using ambient temperature: Normal temperature
Acoustic noise level: less than 70 db(A)
For European version